Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Blood component therapy ====== ===== Massive transfusions ===== Definition: [[replacement]] of > 1 blood volume (in average adult ≈ 20 U) in < 24 hrs for adults, or > 2 × circulating blood volume in peds, may cause dilution of effective platelets and [[coagulation factors]], which requires [[platelet transfusion]] and [[fresh frozen plasma]] (FFP). When operating on a pediatric patient, you can usually safely replace up to 1.5 × the circulating blood volume before problems with [[coagulopathy]] ensue. ---- Blood component therapy required for massive [[transfusion]]s: [[Red blood cell]] therapy blood_component_therapy.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:57by 127.0.0.1